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Ermin · 04/23/2002, 11:54 PM

Zeph,

Thanks! That's where my mistake is at... 250V. I think my glass fuse is the quick type. It has a approx. 1/64" filament inside. Slow blow has a thicker filament, correct? Something of 1/8" or 1/4" even?

Besides quick-blow fuse = fraction of a second and slow-blow = 30 sec....what are the differences between the two types of fuses? I would assume a quick-blow to be better? In 30 sec of overload, a fire can start. If it is instant, not much damage will be done. But I'm sure there are other benefits in using a slow-blow fuse. Can you clarify this for me? Thanks again!

04/23/2002, 11:54 PM	#50
Ermin Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 261	Zeph, Thanks! That's where my mistake is at... 250V. I think my glass fuse is the quick type. It has a approx. 1/64" filament inside. Slow blow has a thicker filament, correct? Something of 1/8" or 1/4" even? Besides quick-blow fuse = fraction of a second and slow-blow = 30 sec....what are the differences between the two types of fuses? I would assume a quick-blow to be better? In 30 sec of overload, a fire can start. If it is instant, not much damage will be done. But I'm sure there are other benefits in using a slow-blow fuse. Can you clarify this for me? Thanks again! __________________ 150G reef: SPS dominant (4 sets of DIY LED fixtures; with 36 CREE on each) 40G frag tank @ 2: (2 sets of DIY LED fixtures on each) 8G freshwater shrimp tank; 20G and 40G planted tanks